This Season.

Do you ever days where you just feel plain old sorry for yourself? Well I do, and I have been having those days a lot more frequently lately. I have been so blessed, don't get me wrong. And I am so thank for all of the things in my life...but sometimes in the quiet when I am by myself there are things that I acknowledge aren't perfect. Things that I compare to the lives of others. Things that I just don't understand. And things that just make me feel sorry for myself. Even in the light of the horrific acts from yesterday it is so easy to look at these things and remember that when it comes to the bigger picture, we really have nothing to complain about. However, saying those things and forgetting about what is really on your mind is easier said than done.

So, during this season (which is my favorite season by the way), I am trying to find joy in the things in life that I can control. The things that I don't understand will not be going away anytime soon so I have to make a diligent effort each day to push those things aside and be joyous about all that I do have.

Enough about the authentic stuff...yesterday I spent several hours making Christmas goodies! Part of this was to go in a gift bag for my staff at work, the other part was for me and hubby and everyone else who comes in our house to enjoy. There is so much more I still have to make but I think this was a pretty good start!

 Chocolate covered pretzels!

 Peppermint crunch puppy chow.

Chocolate covered Oreos.